Legislature Now: What's in Motion?
In January, Seattle CityClub hosted its annual Legislative Preview, at which attendees spoke with the top leadership in the state house and senate about their priorities for the upcoming session. During the forum, all four panelists said the legislature would make a $1 billion down payment on the McCleary decision to fund basic education. With finite resources and pledges not to raise taxes, what will this mean for higher education and health and human services funding?
Join The CityClub from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Town Hall (1119 Eighth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101) to hear from representatives of organizations that would be immediately impacted by budget decisions in Olympia, including what’s happening on the ground and how you can take action to impact final budget outcomes. Also hear from representatives from state-wide think tanks from a 30,000 foot perspective on what balance is the right one between the top two contenders for state budget dollars.
The public is encouraged to bring their own questions and get the information they need to contact representatives in Olympia with confidence.
Featuring:
- Ramona Hattendorf, Government Relations Coordinator, Washington State PTA
- Paul Guppy, Vice President for Research, Washington Policy Center
- Gordon McHenry, Jr., President & CEO, Solid Ground
- Jennifer Muhm, Legislative Affairs Officer, Public Health - Seattle & King County
- Remy Trupin, Executive Director, Washington State Budget & Policy Center
- Jill Wakefield, Chancellor, Seattle Community Colleges
To register: Visit SeattleCityClub.org or call 206.682.7395. Prices: $12 to $30.
Co-promoting Organizations: CityClub of Tacoma, College of Education, University of Washington, Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington, League of Education Voters, Legal Voice, Municipal League of King County, Philanthropy Northwest, Puget Sound Health Alliance, QLaw: The GLBT Bar Association of Washington, Seattle Works, Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, Washington State Budget & Policy Center, Washington Policy Center, Western Washington University.